Deakin Avenue Urban Design vision revealed

Published on 28 September 2015

Mildura Rural City Council’s Strategic Vision and Objectives paper for the Deakin Avenue Urban Design Guidelines has been released, with Council looking for feedback on the draft document.

The Deakin Avenue Urban Design Guidelines will set the framework for new construction along the entire length of Deakin Avenue, from Seventh Street through to the bend just past Seventeenth Street.

Councillor Sharyon Peart said community and stakeholder input had been instrumental in the development of the Strategic Vision and Objectives.

“The feedback from everyone involved in the process to date has been really positive, informative and proactive,” said Cr Peart. 

“The Strategic Vision and Objectives paper has been developed from the information received from the surveys and stakeholder discussions, as well as workshops.”

The paper looks at the five distinct precincts along Deakin Avenue – the Horticultural Edge, Residential, City Gate, Mixed Use and City Core precincts. 

For each precinct, the paper also discusses key elements including the overall image of Deakin Avenue, its built form, landscaping, lighting and safety and access and movement.  The different land uses along the avenue is also highlighted.

“Each of the precincts have their own feel, style and as such objectives for future development,” Cr Peart explained.  “What is suitable for the Seventh Street end of Deakin Avenue is not necessarily going to be what suits the Seventeenth Street area.”

The draft Strategic Vision and Objectives paper will be open for comment until Friday 16 October 2015 and can be downloaded from Council’s website, with hard copies available at Council’s Service Centres.

Further information is available online at www.mildura.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or by contacting Council’s Strategic Planning team on (03) 5018 8419.

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